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Easy Raspberry Streusel Bars

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These easy raspberry streusel bars are a perfect sweet breakfast treat with a buttery crumbly topping and tangy raspberry filling. Ready in about 45 minutes, they are simple to make and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
  • 3/4 cup raspberry jam (240ml) or 1 cup fresh raspberries lightly mashed with sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using. Cut in softened butter until mixture forms pea-sized crumbs.
  3. Press half of the streusel mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base layer.
  4. Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crust layer. If using fresh raspberries, lightly mash with a little sugar and spread gently.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture evenly over the jam layer without pressing down.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbling around the edges. A toothpick inserted into the streusel should come out mostly clean.
  7. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  8. Slice into bars with a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried before slicing, wiping the knife between each cut.

Notes

Use softened (not melted) butter for the streusel to get the perfect crumbly texture. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Let bars cool completely before slicing to avoid a sticky mess. Adjust sugar to taste if desired. Fresh raspberries can be used instead of jam but may result in softer bars. Bars keep well at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for up to 4 days, and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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